The trend of marriage is now changing in recent years .. for instance traditions are important but capturing memories take the lead.
Bengali marriage is beautiful or it's just this one, I am not sure... The small beautiful traditions make it beautiful. Alta has been replaced with proper bollywood mehndi function .. but without the red liquid on bride it's not complete. The blend of bollywood trends and original traditions in a harmonious way.
Parents are now taking back seat in arrangements and trying to enjoy in their kids wedding. It's not a burden for family but they also seem to be dancing on the beats..
The day of marriage began with brides pooja.. the mukut, pola chura placement. The girl of the house becomes ready to be given.
All the ladies walk with music and dance to the Ganga river, brides mother pray with diya and invite Ganga for the wedding with proper sweets... The water is brought back home
The haldi ceremony starts with all music , everyone applying haldi on both.starting with both mothers. Taking pictures, and everyone applying haldi to bride and groom togeather.. and then the chaos kicksin when friends finally arrive. They allow the funky photoshoot and then starts the shocking holi with haldi and water.. What a mess,, have never witnessed it anywhere.. it was cold, everyone was wearing nice cloths.. in a matter of seconds the whole venue turned upside down with yellow water splashing everywhere. Groom was dumped in water multiple times, and bride was also yellowish or drenched,, not sure.. I just ran to the back of the venue to spare me from getting a part of this mess.
It feels the wedding ceremony is more dominated and driven by the women of the house. Even though I came from Remes side, I joined the baratis and danced all the way to the venue. Full on dancing of the bollywood, Odissi, and Bengali tune on the Krishnagar streets was a thought I never had untill I was doing it. Cemermony was short and sweet, technically the same as any standard Hindu wedding. Vows and blessings in front of sacred fire, in presence of elders and priests. Food was amazing, I initally thought i would have to manage with fish, but the spread though very limited was freshly made, served hot on seat, comprise of Bengali delicacies both veg and non veg. and some sweet toother like me, the wedding desert was a feast.
Loved it, every minute of it. Joining a wedding without knowing anyone, I made friends that lasted for 2 days, shared smiles, dance moves, made memories that will probably last a life time!!!
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